A short long-weekend trip to India's heart-shaped island reef off the Karnataka coast. Running 4 days (13–16 Feb 2027), it’s built for beginner-friendly-level divers. You’ll need your Open Water and around 10 logged dives. We hold 20 slots for the iDive group, and the trip is confirmed the moment 15 divers reserve.
Your dive trip host
Amitabh Gautam
Founder · SSI Advanced Adventurer · 200+ dives
Amitabh leads iDive's curated expeditions. A former television journalist of 25+ years, he traded the newsroom for the Arabian Sea in 2016 and founded iDive on small classes, certified instructors and real safety standards. He'll be your point of contact before, during and after the trip.
SSI & PADI affiliated Small groups Based in Goa, India
Why this expedition
Dive the heart-shaped Netrani Island reef
Reef fish, turtles and the odd guitar shark
No passport, no long-haul flight
Easy boat rides from the Karnataka coast
Perfect buoyancy practice on gentle reefs
Day by day
Day 1Arrive MurudeshwarCoastal resort check-in and an evening dive briefing.
Day 2Netrani IslandTwo boat dives on the island's reefs; turtles and schooling fish.
Day 3Netrani + macroTwo more dives focused on reef life and buoyancy skills.
Day 4DepartOptional sunrise snorkel, then transfer for onward travel.
Come preparedAround 10 logged dives with steady buoyancy · Great long-weekend domestic getaway · Valid government photo ID for coastal permits
We verify every diver’s certification before confirming a slot, it keeps the group safe and the diving relaxed. Not quite there yet? Level up with a course and join a future expedition.
Getting there & staying
Your diving, meals and in-trip transfers are sorted by iDive. Here’s how to handle flights and any pre/post-trip nights around Netrani Island, India.
Getting there
Fly into Mangalore (IXE) · 1-3 hours from India.
Where to stay
Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.
Netrani is gentle, but a little buoyancy control makes the reef diving more rewarding and keeps fins off the coral. Around 10 dives is the point where it clicks.
How do I get there?
Fly or take the train to Mangalore or Gokarna, then reach Murudeshwar by road. We share the exact logistics once your slot is confirmed.
Is February a good time?
Yes. Winter gives this coast its calmest seas and clearest water of the year.
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Not sure if you're ready for Netrani Reefs & Sea Turtles, or want to bring a group? Talk to a iDive dive pro, we'll be straight with you about whether this trip is the right fit.
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Netrani Reefs & Sea Turtles · Feb 2027
20% reservation hold
₹7,600
Trip total / person
₹38,000
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You're on the list for Netrani Reefs & Sea Turtles. We'll message you on WhatsApp within 24 hours to verify your certification and confirm next steps. No payment has been taken.
This expedition needs Open Water and around 10 logged dives. Not there yet? Book a course or a few fun dives with iDive in Goa to qualify, then come back and grab your slot.
